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62.When the eagle comes    to the ancient sea,
He snaps and hangs his head;
So is a man    in the midst of a throng,
Who few to speak for him finds.

63.To question and answer    must all be ready
Who wish to be known as wise;
Tell one thy thoughts,    but beware of two,—
All know what is known to three.

64.The man who is prudent    a measured use
Of the might he has will make;
He finds when among    the brave he fares
That the boldest he may not be.

65.-lacuna- A man must be watchful    and wary as well,
-lacuna- And fearful of trusting a friend.
Oft for the words    that to others one speaks
He will get but an evil gift.

66.Too early to many    a meeting I came,
And some too late have I sought;
The beer was all drunk,    or not yet brewed;
Little the loathed man finds.